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Art of Asia
Course: Art of Asia > Unit 8
Lesson 5: Bali- An Introduction to Bali
- Hinduism in Bali
- Storytelling in ritual and performance in Bali
- Balinese shadow theater
- Balinese dance, costumes, music
- Symbolism in Balinese dance costumes
- Balinese boar Barong dance performance
- Repairing sacred Balinese masks
- Balinese mask carver
- The Spirit of the Barong
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Balinese dance, costumes, music
This video features examples of different types of Balinese dance, costumes, and music.
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I notice there are bells/gongs playing in most of these dances. What is the significance of this in Balinese dance?(3 votes)
I noticed in one of the "entertainment" dances, there were a lot of torches or small open fires in the center, around which the dancers moved. How often do they catch a costume on fire or burn the building down? Do they use fireproof materials?(2 votes)
why do they called it a masked dance(1 vote)
what's the main idea of why do they dance is it a ritual? also the meaning of their music and dances?(1 vote)
As folk dances in all cultures are means of transmission of beliefs, fashions and arts from one generation to another, and are means of connection between people of same generations, so are these for Bali.(3 votes)
I really enjoy the music they are playing in these videos. Does anyone know what the style of is called?(1 vote)
Balinese music as well is a bit haunting, but what is the meaning behind the music and dances?(1 vote)
In Bali, dances are usually used to depict epic stories or for a ritual, or sometimes just for entertainment; the "meaning" depends on the context of the actual performance itself. The music is used for accompaniment to the dances, but often they are also used for entertainment (like in festivals).(2 votes)
but i dont know the other one(1 vote)- i only a bit know what is their dances is their name of dances is tari legong(1 vote)
Where can you watch one of these performances in Bali?(1 vote)- I noticed in the dances at the Royal Cremation that though the dancers were in costume for the performance and participants in the recessional seemed to be in Balinese clothing, one of the drummers was in a purple polo shirt. I ask, "to what extent is life in Bali carried out in modern dress?"(1 vote)